Emilia Galotti

Set in a glittering Italian court, the drama follows a charismatic young prince whose idle morning quickly spirals into a tangled web of petitions, portraits, and whispered rumors. When a modest petition from a woman named Emilia catches his eye, the prince’s curiosity deepens, drawing him into a fraught liaison that threatens both his reputation and the fragile balance of power among his courtiers, including the ambitious Marquis Marinelli, the scheming Countess Orsina, and the earnest painter Conti.

Against this backdrop of opulent intrigue, Emilia’s devout parents cling to their values, while the prince wrestles with desire and duty. The first act lays bare the mounting tension between love, honor, and political ambition, hinting at the heartbreaking choices that lie ahead for all involved. Listeners will be drawn into a world where personal longing collides with the ruthless expectations of aristocratic life.